[An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies by Robert Knox]@TWC D-Link bookAn Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies PART II 60/97
Wherein are kept to this day two Alligators, so that none dare go into the water for fear of being devoured by them.
And often times they do destroy Cows, that go to drink there.
But this Pond by cutting the Bank might easily be drained. [The Treasure he most valueth.] To conclude, the Land that is under his jurisdiction, is all his, with the People, their Estates, and whatsoever it affords, or is therein.
But that which he doth chiefly value and esteem, are Toys and Novelties, as Hawks, Horses, Dogs, strange Birds, and Beasts, and particularly a spotted Elephant, and good Arms, of which he hath no want. CHAP.
V. Of the Kings great Officers, and the Governours of the Provinces. [Two greatest Officers in the Land.] There are two, who are the greatest and highest Officers in the Land.
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